BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, class-leading product line-up of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS has lead the way with innovative effects pedals, amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more.
WL-50 Wireless Virtual Cable
Wireless freedom made easy for your guitar, bass and other electronic instruments!
With the WL-50, it’s never been easier to bring wireless freedom to your pedalboard. Driven by new BOSS technology, the WL-50 delivers premium sound and a plug-and-play experience that eliminates all the hassles normally associated with wireless systems. The stompbox-sized receiver fits right alongside your other pedals, and includes a docking port for charging the transmitter and automatically setting the best wireless connection.
Lightning-fast BOSS technology.
No compromise to the tone or feel of your instrument.
Plug-and-play operation that eliminates all the hassles normally associated with wireless systems.
DC output, allowing you to distribute power to multiple pedals on your board.
Lightning-fast BOSS technology.
No compromise to the tone or feel of your instrument.
Plug-and-play operation that eliminates all the hassles normally associated with wireless systems.
DC output, allowing you to distribute power to multiple pedals on your board.
Lightning-Fast BOSS Wireless Technology
Equipped with high-performance BOSS wireless technology that debuted in the Katana-Air wireless guitar amp, the WL-50 delivers exceptional sound quality with wide dynamic range. Working in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, the system automatically accesses the optimum channel to ensure rock-solid audio performance with absolutely no drop-outs. And with ultra-low latency of just 2.3 ms, you’ll always enjoy great playing feel with no lag whatsoever. Up to 14 BOSS wireless systems can be used simultaneously in one space, allowing multiple musicians to enjoy wireless freedom at the same time.* *Environmental conditions may affect the actual number of simultaneous systems available.
Just Another Pedal on Your Board
The WL-50 has a slightly smaller footprint than a standard BOSS compact pedal and can be powered just like your other stomps, making it an easy addition to any pedalboard setup. Simply place it at the beginning of your chain and connect the receiver’s output to the first pedal. The receiver is also equipped with a regular ¼-inch input jack, so you can always use a traditional guitar cable in a pinch.
When the receiver is powered via a BOSS PSA-S adaptor, it becomes a power distribution center for other stomps on your board. By using an optional PCS-20A daisy-chain cable, you’re able to power a number of BOSS compact pedals at the same time.
Integrated Transmitter Dock
The WL-50 features a built-in dock that’s used to charge the transmitter and establish the wireless connection. The system’s streamlined profile is maintained even when the transmitter is docked, with a total height that’s about the same as a normal BOSS stomp.
At street gigs and other mobile performance situations, running your pedals on battery power is often the best choice. The WL-50 receiver can run for up to seven hours on two AA batteries, allowing you to take your wireless setup with you! While running on battery power, the receiver is unable to charge the transmitter. But don’t worry—you can still charge it using a common USB adaptor (5 V/500 mA or higher), the same type used with most smartphones and tablets.
Plug In and Rock with Built-In Cable Tone Simulation
The WL-50 includes two selectable cable tone simulation options that reproduce the natural capacitive effect that’s introduced when using a guitar cable with standard passive pickups. You can also bypass the effect when cable tone simulation is not desirable, such as when using an acoustic/electric guitar with an onboard preamp or an instrument with active pickups.
Once you’ve installed the WL-50 on your board and charged the transmitter, it’s literally as simple to use as a standard guitar cable. Just dock the transmitter in the receiver, wait about 10 seconds, and then plug the transmitter into your instrument. That’s it! The optimum wireless connection is set automatically during docking, with no other user operation required.
Use
Guitar & Bass
Acoustic/Electric Onboard Preamp, Guitar/Bass Active Pickups, Synth, Digital Wind Instrument, and more
XLR Dynamic Microphone
Guitar & Bass, Acoustic/Electric Onboard Preamp, Guitar/Bass Active Pickups, Synth, Digital Wind Instrument, and more
Guitar & Bass
Cable Tone Simulation
YES
NO
NO
YES – Short/Long/Bypass
YES – Short/Long/Bypass
Range
15m / 50ft (line-of-site)
15m / 50ft (line-of-site)
70m / 230ft (line-of-site)
20m / 65ft (line-of-site)
20m / 65ft (line-of-site)
Channels
Auto-pairing to one of 14 channels
Auto-pairing to one of 14 channels
Auto-scan to one of 14 channels with manual override
Auto-pairing to one of 14 channels
Auto-scan to one of 14 channels with manual override
Display
Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights
LED
Indicator Lights
LCD
No Lag
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Power
Receiver & Transmitter: Built-in Rechargeable Batteries
Receiver & Transmitter: Built-in Rechargeable Batteries
Receiver: One AA Battery / Transmitter: One AA Battery
Receiver: Optional PSA-S adaptor or two AA batteries / Transmitter: Built-in Rechargeable Battery
AC Adaptor or two AA Alkaline Batteries
Battery Life (continuous playing time)
Receiver: 10hrs / Transmitter: 12hrs
Receiver: 10hrs / Transmitter: 12hrs
Receiver: 11hrs / Transmitter: 11hrs
Up to 12hrs
Up to 25hrs
Format
Receiver: Plug-in Jack / Transmitter: Plug-in Jack
Receiver: Plug-in Jack / Transmitter: Plug-in Jack
Receiver: Plug-in XLR / Transmitter: Plug-in XLR
Receiver: Pedalboard / Transmitter: Plug-in Jack
Receiver: Pedalboard / Transmitter: Clip-on Bodypack
Additional Transmitter Available
YES / WL-T
YES / WL-T
NO
YES / WL-T
YES / WL-60T